EPISODE · Sep 27, 2024 · 17 MIN
Episode 04: Earl Grae Cafe - The Origin of Others (Chapter 3)
from PAGES Pod · host PAGES the Reading Group / Earl Grae
In Episode 04 of Earl Grae Cafe, Earl reads and reflects on Chapter 3 of Toni Morrison’s The Origin of Others, titled “The Color Fetish.” In this short episode, Earl discusses Morrison’s exploration of how color has been used in literature to shape characters and influence narratives. Morrison shares how she took on the challenge of describing characters without explicitly mentioning race in some of her works, pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling and how we perceive identity.Whether you’re new to Morrison’s writing or a dedicated reader, this episode provides fresh insights into the complexities of race, literature, and identity.If you haven’t listened yet, be sure to catch up on the earlier episodes (1-3) of *Earl Grae Cafe*. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to the PAGES Pod podcast channel to stay connected with *Earl Grae Cafe* and more!Past Episodes of Earl Grae Cafe:Episode 01: Earl Grae Cafe- The Origin of Others (Foreword)Episode 02: Earl Grae Cafe- The Origin of Others (Chapter 1)Other Pages Pod Episodes you might like:PAGES Pod Volume XXII: Afropessimism, Care, and [Fractured Kinship]PAGES Pod Volume XV: Body PoliticsVisit the PAGES TRG Online Library - Here
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In Episode 04 of Earl Grae Cafe, Earl reads and reflects on Chapter 3 of Toni Morrison’s The Origin of Others, titled “The Color Fetish.” In this short episode, Earl discusses Morrison’s exploration of how color has been used in literature to shape characters and influence narratives. Morrison shares how she took on the challenge of describing characters without explicitly mentioning race in some of her works, pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling and how we perceive identity. W...
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